The London native received the British Film Institute’s highest honor in 2001 and was described as ‘an inspiration to so many.’
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Poet and USM grad Patricia Smith wins $100,000 prize
The graduate and former faculty member of USM’s Stonecoast MFA writing program wins the prize for her collection ‘Incendiary Art.’
Meek and mighty pay final respects to Billy Graham
Thousands file past his casket Monday, sharing stories of the evangelist’s influence on lives and generations.
Comedian Bill Cosby loses daughter, 44, to kidney disease
Ensa Cosby’s death comes about 21 years after his son Ennis was shot to death during a robbery attempt in Los Angeles.
Historic Brunswick building to house new steakhouse
The restaurant, in a 19th-century building, will have two dining rooms, a bar and a grand ballroom for hosting events.
Breakfast and lunch spot opens in Portland’s Bayside
Tally’s Kitchen at Bayside opened Monday on Marginal Way, serving sandwiches, wraps, salads and baked goods.
Garrison Keillor says he is innocent of sexual harassment
He says he was wronged when Minnesota Public Radio ended their relationship.
Lewiston’s Betty Olson, skating at 80 with a memoir in the works
She started out with a free pair of skates in the 1940s and hasn’t stopped.
Dine Out Maine: Enjoy homey, Italian-American classics at Lena’s in Portland Pottery Café
The lasagna and meatball Parmesan are standouts, the dishware is to die for, and the portions are huge.
At Riverton Elementary, students discovering the joy of the ukulele
Former city planning director Lee Urban is passing on his love of the instrument at an after-school camp.